CVE-2022-3523 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file mm/memory.c of the component Driver Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211020.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119 CWE-416

References

https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=16Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.211020Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=16Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.211020Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-3523?

CVE-2022-3523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file mm/memory.c of the component Driver Handler. The manipulation leads to use...

How severe is CVE-2022-3523?

CVE-2022-3523 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-3523?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.